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‘Vanishing colour’ may be prepared by mixing phenolphthalein with

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. carbon dioxide water
  2. sulphurous acid
  3. dilute solution of caustic soda
  4. dilute ammonia solution

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: dilute solution of caustic soda

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C. dilute solution of caustic soda 📚 Explanation: 'Vanishing colour' can be created by mixing phenolphthalein with a dilute alkaline solution like 'caustic soda' (Sodium hydroxide). The mixture turns bright pink when it is first applied to a surface. As the solution reacts with the carbon dioxide in the air, its alkalinity decreases and the color disappears. This effect is a popular chemistry demonstration used to show the property of acid-base indicators.